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thermostable

thermostable

6.7
Able to stay the same at high temperatures
  • adjective
  • /ˌθɜrməˈsteɪbəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : termostable
  • The thermostable vaccine can be transported without refrigeration, making it ideal for remote areas.

Examples

  • Researchers developed a thermostable enzyme that maintains its activity even at high temperatures.

  • This new material is thermostable, ensuring its reliability under high temperatures.

  • In the present study, cell membrane thermostability of varieties interacted with sowing time; the Bt cultivar performed similarly at both planting times, whereas non-Bt cotton was less thermostable, especially in late-sown conditions.

    Academic text (2014)

Synonyms

heatproof
vsthermostable
1 3.5

Does not get damaged by very high heat

is identical in meaning and describes resistance to heat

How Heat-Stable

heatproof
1 3.5
thermostable
  • Specialized
6.7
thermolabile
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

thermostable positive

Morphology

thermostable = stable (transparent) = thermo + stable

The word transparently means 'stable under heat', formed by adding the heat-related prefix 'thermo-' to 'stable'.

Etymology

The word thermostable combines thermo- meaning 'heat', as in thermometer, and stable meaning 'firm' or 'not changing'. So, thermostable is something that stays the same and is not easily damaged when it gets hot.